Software Engineer PLC/SCADA

Electus Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering talent provider in the UK seeks a Software Engineer specializing in PLC/SCADA solutions. The role involves designing and developing maritime control systems, executing SCADA applications and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have proficiency in relevant programming languages and an educational background in Software Engineering. This permanent position includes a hybrid working model and the necessity for security clearance as the work is defense-related. Additional benefits include tailored personal and healthcare packages.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a sole British Citizen eligible for a high-level security clearance.
• Strong understanding of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508, 61511 or 62061) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Write Functional and Design specification to cover all aspects of code development.
• Develop and implement SCADA/HCI applications.
• Implement data communications with third-party equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and relevant statutory requirements.
• Conduct/support Factory Acceptance Tests.

Skills

Experience with programming languages such as C++, C#, Java

Design and development of control / graphical user interface software

Experience in the design and integration of PLCs (Rockwell and Siemens preferred)

Experience with client-server applications

Hands-on unit testing

Software configuration management and version control

Education

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Software Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer – PLC/SCADA
Salary: £45,000-£65,000 Depending on Experience
Location: New Malden – Hybrid Working: 2-3 Days a Week On-Site

You will design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge PLC and HCI solutions deployed to submarines.

This company is committed to offering advanced technology solutions with expertise in maritime control and instrumentation systems to support the national security of the United Kingdom.

They understand the importance of flexible working and allow you to tailor the benefits package to your personal needs on top of covering the core benefits of healthcare, dental, life assurance and pension.

We are looking for an engineer who is familiar with PLCs and large infrastructure SCADA solutions in a highly regulated industry, with a specific focus on functional safety and product security.

About the Role

• Write Functional and Design specification to cover all aspects of code development
• Develop and implement SCADA/HCI applications
• Implement data communications with third-party equipment
• Ensure compliance with company standards and all relevant statutory requirements
• Conduct/support Factory Acceptance Tests with sub-suppliers and customers

About You

• Experience with programming languages such as C++, C#, Java in defence, maritime, aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector
• Design and development of control / graphical user interface software
• Experience in the design and integration of PLCs (Rockwell and Siemens preferred)
• Experience with client-server applications and Computer Science fundamentals, such as Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms
• Hands-on unit testing, software configuration management and version control experience
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Software Engineering or a related discipline
• Understanding of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508, 61511 or 62061) is highly desirable
• You must be a sole British Citizen eligible for a high-level security clearance

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore, these vacancies are only open to sole British Nationals. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don\'t hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This is a permanent position.